Moore, Marianne
Observations
- ISBN 13:
- 9780374226862
- author:
- Moore, Marianne
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 5.40(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.50(d)
- Genre:
- Women Authors Poetry
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Marianne Moore's Observations is a landmark of modern poetry, showcasing her groundbreaking innovations and unique style. First published in the 1920s, this collection has been unavailable to the general reader until now. With a new introduction by Linda Leavell, this reissue allows readers to experience the full force of Moore's poetry, unfiltered from subsequent collections. The poems in Observations are marked by their precision, playfulness and emotional complexity, making them a compelling read for those interested in modernist poetry. Moore's work is notable for its prescient views on multiculturalism, biodiversity and individual liberty, as well as its use of language that is both impeccable and elusive. This collection provides a unique insight into the life and work of one of America's greatest poets at the height of her powers.